Position: Senior Officer - Accounts and Operations

Vacancy: 02

Job Nature: Full-Time 

About DM WATCH LIMITED

DM WATCH LIMITED is a premier research, consultancy, and training firm in Bangladesh, operating both domestically and internationally. We work across six key practice areas:

  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Environment, Climate Change, Hazard & Disaster
  • Energy & Power
  • Public Health & WASH
  • Public Policy & Governance
  • Urban Development & Management

We partner with governments, multilateral banks, bilateral development agencies, UN agencies, donors, I/NGOs, universities, and international consulting firms to deliver technical assistance, capacity building, project management, results-based monitoring, evidence-based research, evaluation and policy support. For more information, please visit our website https://www.dmwatch.com. 

Job Description

As a Senior Officer—Accounts and Operations, you are responsible for supporting efficient organizational functioning through effective financial management and smooth operational coordination. The role focuses on maintaining financial accuracy, managing operational workflows, ensuring proper resource utilization, and supporting organizational processes to facilitate effective project implementation and overall business continuity.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Finance and Accounts

  • Work closely with the Managing Director/Senior Manager-Finance and Operations Senior Management Team (SMT) to monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and update the organizational budget in line with the established financial management system.
  • Record incoming funds, process invoices and expense claims, and raise invoices as required.
  • Review and verify project staff expenses, bills, and vouchers to ensure accuracy and appropriate cost allocation.
  • Collaborate with the SMT to prepare the annual organizational budget and develop project budgets for prospective funders.
  • Support colleagues in managing project budgets and completing end-of-grant financial reports, while monitoring project expenditures and providing financial feedback to project management. Assist the Managing Director/Senior Manager-Finance and Operations and SMT with the retrieval, preparation, and analysis of financial records as required.
  • Prepare procurement and expenditure plans to support smooth project implementation in line with approved work plans and budgets.
  • Maintain employee salary sheets and prepare periodic financial reports.
  • Collect vendor bills and submit them to the appropriate authority with required supporting documentation.
  • Maintain and update computerized financial records and formats.
  • Review invoices, bank payment vouchers, debit and credit vouchers, and prepare cash flow statements with supporting notes.
  • Manage Tax and VAT-related matters and liaise with relevant authorities.
  • Coordinate with the organization’s business strategist to support financial aspects of business development activities.
  • Collaborate with Communication and Business Development (CBD) divisions to develop financial budgets for project proposals.
  • Work with the Project Management Team to support procurement of human resources, logistics, and essential services for project delivery.
  • Assist the Project Management Unit Team in developing detailed project financial plans, including cost breakdowns and allocations.
  • Support the Project Management Team in negotiating consultant remuneration and onboarding consultants for project assignments.
  • Manage cash flow planning and bank relationships
  • Ensure contract management with the clients and consultants
  • Perform other finance and accounts-related duties as assigned by management.

2. Operations

  • Plan and coordinate operational procedures and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
  • Ensure the smooth and effective flow of information across the organization to support business operations.
  • Take a lead role in preparing and regularly updating the Operations Division’s strategic and operational plans.
  • Ensure all paper-based and electronic filing systems comply with data protection and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Provide day-to-day operational support, including drafting correspondence and managing office supplies.
  • Maintain organizational contact lists and subscription databases.
  • Ensure operational activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay informed of organizational changes and relevant business developments.

Workplace

Work at Office

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting/ Finance or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting/ Finance from any reputed university/institution

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts and financial management.
  • Working experience in any research/ consulting firm in the accounting/ finance.

Required Skills

  • Good communication skill both in Bangla and English
  • Sound knowledge in debit and credit management
  • Sound knowledge on MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, and other accounting software
  • Willingness to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Nature

Full-Time

Job Location

Dhaka

Salary Package

BDT. 30,000 to 45,000.
Salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and the outcome of the recruitment assessment.

Deadline

06 June 2026 (Saturday)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. DM WATCH LIMITED reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in being a part of this diversified DM WATCH LIMITED family, go to our website link, find your desired position, read carefully and apply as suggested. Application in any other mode will not be considered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and disability.

https://dmwatch.com/career/

If you do not hear back from us within one month after the application deadline, you have most likely not been selected for the position this time. However, we encourage you to continue applying for available roles in the future.

Office Address

Shatabdi Haque Tower (3rd Floor), 586/3, Begum Rokeya Sharoni, West Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

Website: www.dmwatch.com | Phone: +8801328964266